Medical Root
dent/i
tooth
From Latin dens, dentis, tooth
Meaning
What does dent/i mean?
dent/i is a root meaning tooth. It comes from Latin dens, dentis, tooth.
Inside words it is spelled dent.
Latin twin of Greek odont/o: a dentist treats teeth, periodontitis harms the tissue around them.
In real words
Medical words with dent/i
relating to the teeth or to dentistry
a health professional trained to care for the teeth, gums and mouth
situated or used between the teeth, as the interdental spaces cleaned by floss
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Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- DENTI- Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
- Root Words, Prefixes and Suffixes Used in Dental Terminology
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